Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft's Remote Desktop Service
CVE-2025-29966

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Windows App Client For Windows Desktop
Windows 10 Version 1809
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019 (server Core Installation)
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 May 2025

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What is CVE-2025-29966?

The vulnerability in Microsoft's Remote Desktop Service is caused by a heap-based buffer overflow, which could allow an unauthorized attacker to execute arbitrary code over a network. This issue can be exploited by sending specially crafted requests to the Remote Desktop protocol, potentially enabling the attacker to gain control over the targeted system.

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Affected Version(s)

Remote Desktop client for Windows Desktop Unknown 1.2.0.0 < 1.2.6228.0

Windows 10 Version 1507 32-bit Systems 10.0.10240.0 < 10.0.10240.21014

Windows 10 Version 1607 32-bit Systems 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.8066

News Articles

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New Windows RDP Vulnerability Enables Network-Based Attacks

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References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • 📰

    First article discovered by GBHackers News

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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